mitt romney and paul ryan will hold a campaign rally in lancaster, ohio. that coverage begins at 5:40 p.m. eastern time. >> can we focus on the issues, and not the personalities? i think there is a need -- we could take a poll. i think there is a need to focus on lee the needs. >> of you respond? >> i think we should talk about these issues. let's talk about the programs. in the presidency, a lot of what is going into it, a lot of caring is not specific. strength goes into it. that is not specific. this is what a president has to do. in principle, i will take your point i think we ought to discuss health care or whatever else it is. >> and you too? >> i know the american people want to talk about issues, not tabloid journalism. i will take the pledge and stand with the issues. just for the record, i do not have any spin doctors. i make those charges you see on television. you do not have to wonder if it is me talking. what you see is what you get. if you do not like it, you have two other choices. >> the ideas i express are my ideas. i worked on these for